Lot 380
Harnden's Express Co., Philadelphia, red Foreign Letter office handstamp on folded cover from Philadelphia to London, England, endorsed "Per Steamer of 1 July via Boston", manuscript "1/" rating, reverse with red London (7.15.1841) arrival and black "America, L" oval handstamp, Very Fine, this is the earliest record use of the Philadelphia office handstamp (used 6/28/1841 to 12/30/1842). Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Morris
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Realized $500 |